To get you in the mood for the race at Prestbury Park, here's all you need to know.
When is the National Hunt Chase, what's the distance and which sort of horses can enter?
The 2019 National Hunt Chase will take place on Tuesday, March 12 at 17:30 (5.30pm).
It's a Grade 2 National Hunt steeplechase run over four milers, for horses aged five years and upwards.
Only amateur jockeys can ride in the race.
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Who is running in the 2019 National Hunt Chase?
How can I watch the race?
The race will be broadcast live on Racing TV.
You can watch Racing TV on Sky Channel 426 and Virgin Media Channel 536.
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Who won the National Hunt Chase in 2018?
9-2 shot Rathvinden won the race for Patrick Mullins and trainer Willie Mullins. He beat the gamed Ms Parfois (11-2) in a battling finish.
Sizing Tennessee (8-1) finished third a long way behind the front two.
Which jockeys and trainers have won the National Hunt Chase the most?
Jonjo O'Neill is the leading trainer having landed the race six times.
He trained Front Line (1995), Rith Dubh (2002), Sudden Shock (2003), Native Emperor (2004), Butler's Cabin (2007) and Minella Rocco (2016) to all win the race.
A total of 11 jockeys have won the race twice before, they include Derek O'Connor and Patrick Mullins.
What are the top tips for the race?
National Hunt Chase tips
Templegate – BALLYWARD (Click here to compare prices and place your bet)
Matt Chapman – IMPULSIVE STAR (Click here to compare prices and place your bet)
Wizard Of Odds – BALLYWARD (Click here to compare prices and place your bet)
Trends – BALLYWARD (Click here to compare prices and place your bet)
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